If we say that Jesus is Lord, then we should allow the Spirit to move freely, and not have an order of service carved out in stone, so to speak. Who has a word? What shall we sing? Which gifts of the Holy Spirit should be in operation? If we say that Jesus is Lord, then we need to ... Read More »

Occasional visitors, and people we have not seen for a while, are always welcome. Representatives of both groups were with us, and helped fill the room. Such praise. Such worship – because we have such a Lord in Jesus, and such a wonderful Heavenly Father. Sheila gave the interpretation to a tongue, and many prayed and gave words of testimony, ... Read More »

People were generally back from holidays, and Billy and Wendy back from sorting out property in France, and Barry H largely better from the most debilitating back trouble. We praised and praised, though it was somewhat subdued, until suddenly…… Billy said he felt like exploding with praise, and then Malcolm said he did too. And so suddenly, we took off! ... Read More »

It was Father’s Day, and one couple found family arrangements impinged upon their church time; another couple are in France sorting out a late brother’s property; another was ill; another was preaching in Norwich…. but the children were with us, which is always delightful.   Thank you to Stephanie for leading us in breaking bread, and to everyone present for ... Read More »

There were no children last Sunday! Missed them, but so many other people came. Thank you to Bob for leading praise and worship, and for so many people contributing, moving in the gifts of the Holy Spirit as per 1 Corinthians 12, with testimony, prayer, etc. interspersed. Thank you Billy for leading us in breaking bread. If we say that ... Read More »

I am not sure quite how old Charlie is (cries of ‘shame’!), but I guess he is around 11. He asked this morning if he could say something about the breaking of bread, and distribute it together with his two sisters. After a time of praise, worship and prayer, and various gifts of the Holy Spirit, Charlie quietly explained that ... Read More »

We seem to be going through a time when we need to bring in extra chairs each Sunday. What a lovely problem! We ask the Holy Spirit to come amongst us, and there is a wonderful; sense of the presence of God. Praise, worship, harmonising, tongues…. Thank you James for leading us in breaking bread, assisted by the children, and ... Read More »

I am a little late in writing this, but the business of life…. Wendy and I returned from our visit to the West Country on Saturday evening, having spent time with the FGB director for the region, and with Don Double, with whom I have been friendly for around 40 years now. Praise and worship in Liberty is always so ... Read More »

With several people away over the Bank Holiday, we were encouraged to have the room reasonably full. Our first song was ‘Holy Spirit, we welcome You’, and after a time of riotous praise, there seemed to be a very real presence of God in the room, with the exhortation to simply sit and soak. We did! After Wendy led us ... Read More »

There was a buzz of excitement before the meeting even started. Was it expectation of really meeting with God – Victory! -, or was it the fact that Norwich city football team had gained promotion to the premier league? Victory! “Pray for Ipswich!” brought howls of laughter. It was almost a record attendance, and it was hot in the room. ... Read More »